The P Ranch Long Barn is at the south end of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oregon. This historic…
I saw this taxidermy mount of a bighorn sheep at the Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center in California. It…
Northern River Otters at High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon https://vimeo.com/1183443552?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and…
Last spring, I saw this ear-full of waxwings in my yard. A group of Cedar Waxwings, Bombycilla cedrorum, is referred…
Watching backyard TV in Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not appear…
If you’re looking for a relaxing oasis in the middle of a desert, check out Crane Hot Springs near Burns,…
When I spoke with a couple acquaintances in Bend about restaurants to try in Portland, Oregon, both mentioned Andina immediately.…
Flag bridge through the seasons in the Old Mill district of Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your…
On my backyard byway, I paddle past active volcanoes South Sister from Hosmer Lake Reflected in alpine lakes Mt. Bachelor…
This life-sized Native American fisherman sculpture is at the Columbia Gorge Museum in Stevenson, Washington. This sculpture shows how people…
Today I'm sharing a colored pencil penjing drawing I quickly drew this morning. Penjing, or penzai, is the Chinese version…
Oregon Trunk Railroad Bridge Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not appear right away…
I took this photo of Mt Hood from above a couple of weeks ago. If you look closely, you can…
JIA Asian Street Kitchen is tucked away in the corner of a mall in southwestern Bend, Oregon. They serve a…
graceful fragile flockscirrus clouds over citiesblown by winter winds Skywatch Friday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments…
I draw in a breath in a moment of astonishment when viewing artwork, delicate yet strong And when seeing string…
On a recent trip to Portland, Oregon, I saw this abstract in an elevator. The patterns were created by reflections…
A new year has begun, so it’s time to post my 2025 photo bloopers. This is where I share pictures…
Bosa is an Italian and French restaurant on Bend's westside. The food is served in courses and is meant to…
Ray of hope over Tumalo Falls, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not…
without color contrasting strands of baskets play a major role and lesser-known vessels of silver shine in black and white…
Pot of gold ahead? Trail in Pine Nursery Park, Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and…
This striking bird is a Yellow-headed Blackbird, Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus. Its scientific name means "yellow head." I saw this male bird…
Today I'm sharing a deer drawing and video. I used black and gray pens to create this drawing of a…
Two whoo whoos in a barn at Summer Lake, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes.…
This outdoor art by OMSI is on Southeast Water Avenue in Portland, Oregon. The mural is right across the street…
a wandering soultrudges between boulders and bloomson a quest for spring Haiku Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes.…
Rock textures can be shaped by water River rocks by fire Obsidian by wind Pebbles in the sand Rock textures…
A stunning sunset near Bend, Oregon. I took this photo with my drone from the backyard. You can see several…
Moments of mystery may loom large in front of you Sasquatch sculpture at Sensing Sasquatch exhibition, High Desert Museum (2024)…
Alvord Desert from above in southeastern Oregon Wordless Wednesday (WW) Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Looking back at LAPC #31 - Landscapes…
I've always liked watching Cliff Swallows in action. Cliff Swallows, Petrochelidon pyrrhonota, live in colonies located in building eaves, bridges,…
Café Yumm! is one of those restaurants where I always order the same thing. I LOVE their Original Yumm! Bowl.…
A view from above east of Steens Mountain, Oregon. I took this photo with my drone on a cool October…
Fall seating near the Flag Bridge in the Old Mill District of Bend, Oregon Pull up a Seat Bend Branches…
Strawberry Mountain in the fall, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not appear…
When I walked past this, I did a double take. It looked like a bonsai growing on this tree near…
When you drive by this old stagecoach stop on the east side of Steens Mountain in Oregon, it just looks…
The Pete French Round Barn in eastern Oregon is a beautiful structure. On a recent trip, I took pictures and…
Portable Cattle Squeeze near Crane Hot Springs, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may…